Pursue Your MSW at UNH
Earn your Master of Social Work (MSW) from a nation-leading program at a top public research university. With in-person and online program options, we provide clinical expertise and a diversity of experience that prepare you to change lives and strengthen communities. Our exceptional program is certified by the Council on Social Work Education and trains students for rewarding careers in health care, social services, education, policy. MSW students receive 1,250 hours of supervised social work practice experience in a wide variety community-based programs such as child welfare, criminal justice, health care, mental health, substance abuse services, schools, and much more. The MSW is the first step toward professional licensure as a clinical social worker (LCSW).
Key Program Highlights
- Four fields of practice: health and mental health; addiction/substance use; child, youth and families; and intellectual and developmental disabilities
- 20+ elective options
- 96% job placement rate
- Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Program Details
In-Person MSW
Location: Durham
Complete in one year with advanced standing, two years with full-time study, or at your own pace
Online MSW
Complete your degree in 28 months
Advanced standing option available
Coursework 100% online
Two required field internships in your local community
96%
Job Placement Rate In Field Of Study
CSWE
Fully Accredited By Council On Social Work Education
Top 10
Best Value Master of Social Work Program In New England
- College Factual
In Person
With full- and part-time options on our flagship Durham campus, pursuing your MSW in-person provides a more structured classroom environment and the opportunity to work closely, in real-time, with peers and faculty. Immerse yourself in a community dedicated to improving lives and championing your unique professional development.
Online
With rigorous professional field experience in your local community, engaged faculty mentorship and the resources of an innovative research university, this path gives you the skill set and know-how to support individuals in achieving their potential – with the convenience of 100% online coursework.
Reasons to Choose UNH
There’s a reason graduates of the University of New Hampshire social work program are in-demand by organizations everywhere: It’s one of the highest-ranked programs in the nation. The program’s advanced generalist curriculum integrates micro and macro practice to prepare students to respond to the growing complexities of social problems. With a mix of rigorous academics and ample hands-on learning in real organizations, our students leave with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to build successful — and meaningful — careers.
Flexibility
“The flexibility of the social work program at UNH allowed me the opportunity to obtain my MSW degree while parenting and working full time. Obtaining my degree has given me the education and confidence I needed to climb the ladder professionally.”
—Annette Escalante
Exceptional Faculty
Learn from the best — our social work faculty are nationally recognized. They are active researchers and practicing professionals with many years of experience in the field who bring a real-world perspective to their teaching.
Grant-Funded Scholarships
Students in the College of Health and Human Services can be nominated for CHHS and department-specific scholarships and awards
Do You Have an Undergraduate Degree from an Accredited Baccalaureate Social Work Program?
UNH's online advanced standing Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) program is for exceptional students. This program educates social work professionals to work effectively with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to optimize human potential for productive participation in society. Our advanced generalist curriculum, which is taught by full-time faculty who are passionate about social justice and are experts in their fields of practice, prepares students for effective advanced intervention with client systems of various sizes and to work in any setting where social workers are employed.
